Detailing Series - International Masonry Institute
This compilation includes hundreds of details for brick, block, and stone masonry systems, as well as details for ceramic tile, marble, terrazzo, plaster, rainscreen systems, terra cotta, AAC, and masonry restoration. The details are developed by IMI's technical team of architects and engineers and reviewed by International Masonry Training and ...
simple freestanding concrete masonry unit (CMU) block walls using the Department’s standard detail. This Information Bulletin provides general requirements and specifications for the construc-tion of standard CMU block walls of various height, …
Standard CMU Details - basalite-cmu
The details provided below are available for your reference and consideration. DWG files are available upon request. Explore the use of Basalite Cement Masonry Units in architecture, highlighting their durability, versatility, and sustainability.
Concrete Masonry Foundation Wall Details - CMHA
Concrete masonry is used to construct various foundation wall types, including full basement walls, crawlspace walls, stem walls and piers. Concrete masonry is well suited for below grade applications, because of its strength, durability, economy, and resistance to …
manual presents masonry details commonly used in construction and provides additional corollary information for each set of details where applicable. Each section covers a specific concrete masonry application, and includes details with
6” CONCRETE BLOCK MASONRY WALL DETAIL (6’-0” HEIGHT MAXIMUM) GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: 1. Concrete mix for footing to be 1 part cement to 2.5 parts sand to 3.5 parts gravel with a maximum of 7.5 gallons of water per sack of cement/ Minimum f’ c = 2,500 psi. 2. Concrete block units shall conform to ASTM C90. 3.
Design and Construction of Dry-Stack Masonry Walls - CMHA
Dry-stack concrete masonry units can be used to construct walls that are grouted or partially grouted; unreinforced, reinforced or prestressed; or surface bonded. With each construction type, walls are built by first stacking concrete masonry units.
CMU Construction Details and Technical Info - RCP Block & Brick
NCMA Tek Solutions Center is a an excellent resource for finding technical details and various files for the design and construction of concrete masonry CMU walls. MCAA provides diagrams of common CMU wall designs.
Fully grouted mass barrier wall. No mortar, but possibly an adhesive. Use TMS 402 prescriptive detailing for shear walls. If ground units, use R & C for mortared systems. If unground units, reduce one level. Prior to Surface Bonding for weathertightness and shear value. Thank you!
Core-Fill Blocks for reinforced wall construction are made in thicknesses of 140mm (Series 150), 190mm (Series 200) and 290mm (Series 300). Before specifying your choice, please contact your local National Masonry